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Good news for a VFL. And before anyone says anything about how dumb he may have been, as a Cyber Security specialist for the DoD for many years now, let me tell you how well some of the schemes are pulled. There are plenty of people who are taken in these types of fraud deals all of the time. Especially if you are a higher profile person. Always be careful of what you open or believe. We always tell anyone to contact a third party, cyber specialist or law enforcement to verify any legitimate offer or website that has been sent to you. It may seem like common sense to a lot of people, but you'd be surprised how many people continue to fall for scams.
Ex-Vols QB Sterling Henton cleared of felony charge in counterfeit check case
"Prosecutors have dismissed their case against former University of Tennessee quarterback Sterling Henton, who said he was the victim of "an elaborate Internet scheme" after being charged with passing a counterfeit check for more than $95,000.
Henton — now known as "Sterl the Pearl," a popular DJ at UT football games — welcomed the outcome as he left Knox County Felony Court on Monday.
"I'm excited to see the process continued to work," Henton said. "Everybody loves closure, especially when there's a happy ending."
Henton, 49, was charged with one felony count of criminal simulation, for allegedly attempting to deposit a check for $95,140 at the Y-12 Federal Credit Union on Clinton Highway in June.
The check appeared to be issued by Coda Ventures LLC, a Nashville-based marketing firm. Coda Ventures co-founder and President Marianne Grogan, told authorities the check was counterfeit and not from her business, according to an arrest warrant.
In a statement to the USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee, Henton's attorney, Wade Davies, said his client had received the check in the course of what he believed was a legitimate business deal.
"Unfortunately, he was sent a check that turned out to be fake," the statement reads. "He did not attempt to withdraw any money, and he did not profit in any way."
Ex-Vols QB Sterling Henton cleared of felony charge in counterfeit check case
"Prosecutors have dismissed their case against former University of Tennessee quarterback Sterling Henton, who said he was the victim of "an elaborate Internet scheme" after being charged with passing a counterfeit check for more than $95,000.
Henton — now known as "Sterl the Pearl," a popular DJ at UT football games — welcomed the outcome as he left Knox County Felony Court on Monday.
"I'm excited to see the process continued to work," Henton said. "Everybody loves closure, especially when there's a happy ending."
Henton, 49, was charged with one felony count of criminal simulation, for allegedly attempting to deposit a check for $95,140 at the Y-12 Federal Credit Union on Clinton Highway in June.
The check appeared to be issued by Coda Ventures LLC, a Nashville-based marketing firm. Coda Ventures co-founder and President Marianne Grogan, told authorities the check was counterfeit and not from her business, according to an arrest warrant.
In a statement to the USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee, Henton's attorney, Wade Davies, said his client had received the check in the course of what he believed was a legitimate business deal.
"Unfortunately, he was sent a check that turned out to be fake," the statement reads. "He did not attempt to withdraw any money, and he did not profit in any way."
